How CEUs are calculated
AHIMA awards 0.5 CEU for every 30 minutes of attendance or participation. Sessions shorter than 30 minutes earn no credit.
| Session length | CEUs |
|---|---|
| Under 30 minutes | 0 |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 0.5 |
| 45 to 89 minutes | 1 |
The full scale for longer sessions is in AHIMA's Recertification Guide.
What counts
Activities must be relevant to health information as described in AHIMA's Health Information and Informatics Management (HIIM) domains. At least 80% of your required CEUs must fall in those domains. The remaining 20% can cover other topics relevant to your job.
Typical sources include AHIMA's own education, programs from AHIMA component (state) associations, AHIMA Approved Continuing Education Providers and other relevant third-party education. Topics such as code-set updates, documentation integrity, privacy and data quality fit the domains well.
Reporting your CEUs
- Open the CEU Centerin your MyAHIMA account.
- Enter each activity:the source, date and CEUs earned.
- Upload documentationsuch as a certificate or transcript, and keep copies in case of an audit.
- Pay the recertification feeonce all CEUs are entered, before your cycle end date.
See AHIMA CEU requirements for the number you need and current fees.
Sources
Checked Nov 3, 2026. Requirements and fees change, so confirm with the organisation before you register or pay.